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The sorry remains of PBY-5A N5593V in the Saudi desert where it has lain since 1960 Iain Macbeth
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World Catalina News – June 2024

There never seems to be any shortage of news about Catalinas from around the world so here is what has been going on since the last edition of our printed magazine (The Catalina News magazine…
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World Catalina News – November 2023

This feature started to appear in print version of  The Catalina News to update a multi-part list of worldwide Catalina and Canso survivors that had previously been published in the magazine’s early issues.  This edition…
PB2B-2 Catalina VH-ASA Frigate Bird II in its new, temporary position at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in August 2022 Zan Wimberley
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World Catalina News – July 2023

Many surviving Catalinas around the world are now, or about to be, 80 years old although some will have to wait until next year.  For such an old aircraft, there is still plenty of news…

Photos: © 2015 by John Dibbs

Our Objectives

  • To keep a Catalina flying boat airworthy at Duxford for the foreseeable future.
  • To help “the golden era of aviation” remain alive today.

Our Reasons

  • To remind everyone of the service given by the Catalina and her crews in former years.
  • To inspire the younger generations with the wonders of aviation in general and the remarkable achievements of the Catalina in particular.

Our Methods

  • To display the Catalina on the ground and in flight, to a wide audience.
  • To allow individuals to fly in the Catalina, whenever possible.

Join the Catalina Society

The Catalina Society is the supporters club for the PBY5A Catalina. Our aim is to keep this beautiful old flying boat airworthy for many years to come. By forming the society, we have brought together people who share our aim. But more importantly, you will be joining a dedicated group of enthusiasts who can proudly associate themselves with their aircraft.

The Catalina Society Memberships

Latest Press & Video

Recent Catalina Press & Video Articles

The Catalina/Rolls-Royce Phantom II Challenge: the challenge is a modern take on Woolf Barnato’s famous race in 1930 against the ‘Blue Train’, the equivalent of today’s TGV, which ran from the south of France to Calais
Catalina World Events

The Catalina vs Rolls-Royce Phantom II Challenge 2024

A press release concerning an event involving Catalina 'Miss Pick Up' next weekend - "The Catalina/Rolls-Royce Phantom II Challenge: the challenge is a modern take on Woolf Barnato’s famous race in 1930 against the ‘Blue…
Duxford Base Events

Operation Shetland 2024: 80th Anniversary of Catalina VCs

Help us commemorate two Victoria Crosses (VCs) awarded to Catalina Pilots in 1944 by supporting a flight to Aberdeen, Shetland and Wick in the only remaining operational Catalina Flying Boat outside of the Americas. As…
The sorry remains of PBY-5A N5593V in the Saudi desert where it has lain since 1960 Iain Macbeth
World Catalina News

World Catalina News – June 2024

There never seems to be any shortage of news about Catalinas from around the world so here is what has been going on since the last edition of our printed magazine (The Catalina News magazine…
Catalina Update May 2022 Donations
Duxford Base Events
Special Event for Future Catalina Shareholders 2024
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World Catalina News – November 2023
PB2B-2 Catalina VH-ASA Frigate Bird II in its new, temporary position at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in August 2022 Zan Wimberley
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World Catalina News – July 2023
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World Catalina News – November 2022
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The Crazy WWII Catalina Flying Camper
Duxford Base Events
Special Event for Future Catalina Shareholders 2022

The latest World Catalina News

Keep up to date with all the latest news from around the globe in our bi-annual edition of: World Catalina News authored by our very own Cat Pack Member and renowned PBY Catalina Author, David Legg.

The Catalina News is published twice a year and contains many fascinating articles and latest news concerning Catalina operations worldwide and flying boats in general.

Latest World Catalina News

Join The Society

Thinking of joining and supporting us? There are many advantages and benefits of joining The Catalina Society. Learn more about all the benefits in our Memberships page.

News & Press

Keep up to date with the latest Catalina going’s on around the World in our News and Press sections, as well as our thriving Facebook Community.

Catalina Gift Shop

We have a great selection of models, kits, key rings, photographs, postcards, tea towels and much more in our online store. Grab someone a gift and help support us!

See G-PBYA Flying

The best way to experience a PBY Catalina is to see one in action in the air! Check out our Events Calendar page to see our Airshow Schedule.